Buckwild (record producer)

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Buckwild
Birth nameAnthony Best
Born (1968-03-20) March 20, 1968 (age 56)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active1993present
LabelsKurrup Money Entertainment

Anthony Best (born March 20, [1] 1968) [2] professionally known as Buckwild, is an American hip hop producer. [3] Hailing from The Bronx borough of New York City, he is a member of Diggin' in the Crates Crew, along with Lord Finesse, Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, Big L, and O.C. [4] He has produced a number of tracks for prominent rappers in the music industry, including The Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got a Story to Tell" and Black Rob's "Whoa!". [5] In 2013, he was described by HipHopDX as "one of Hip Hop's most prolific and acclaimed producers". [6]

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Career

In 2010, Buckwild released Nineteen Ninety Now , a collaborative album with Celph Titled. [7] In 2014, he released a collaborative album with Meyhem Lauren, titled Silk Pyramids. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Productions

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References

  1. Lord Finesse [@LordFinesseDITC] (March 20, 2017). "Wishing my brother @BUCKWILD_DITC the best on his birthday 🎉🍾🍾🍾🍾🥃" (Tweet) via Twitter.
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